Psalm 38

A psalm of David. A petition. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because […]

Psalm 39

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. 1 I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.” 2 So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; […]

Psalm 41

For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; theLorddelivers them in times of trouble. 2 TheLordprotects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. 3 TheLordsustains them on […]

Psalm 43

1 Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked. 2 You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? 3 Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead […]

Psalm 44

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. # 1 We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago. 2 With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our ancestors; you crushed the peoples […]

Psalm 45

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. # A wedding song. 1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 2 You are the most excellent of men […]

Psalm 46

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. # A song. 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and […]

Psalm 47

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. 2 For theLordMost High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. 3 He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. 4 He chose our inheritance for […]